JEE Main 202228 JuneEvening Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2022
- Date
- 28 June
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
JEE Main 2022 · 28 June · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
The major product P of the given reaction is (where, Me is - CH _ 3...
The major product of the given reaction is (where, is )
Options
- A

- B

- C

- D

Correct answer
C. 
Step-by-step solution
Dehydration of alcohols involves the formation of carbocation intermediate and this carbocation rearrange to form more stable carbocation which looses proton to form a more stable alkene.
In the following dehydration reaction also initially a secondary carbocation is formed which undergoes methyl shift to form a more stable tertiary carbocation which looses proton to form a stable alkene.